Prep Time : 10 mins Raw Banana/plantian – 2 Onion – 1 (optional) Grated coconut -1/4 cup Juice of a small lemon Salt as required For the seasoning Coconut Oil – 3 tsp Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Bengal gram dal (kadalai paruppu) – 3/4 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Red chillies -3 (break it into 2 pieces) Green chillies – 2 finely chopped Ginger – 1 inch piece peeled and finely chopped Curry leaves – a sprig For Garnishing Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp finely chopped Preparation...

Where do I even start with this blog post? I’ve always heard from you guys that you want to see way more Jamaican recipes from me. Or anything really with a more Caribbean vibe. Not going to lie – it hasn’t been an easy task. You see, growing up with these recipes, there wasn’t really any “recipe”. You cook with love and feeling, and that doesn’t leave that much room for exact precision....

Thanks to Crockpot™ for sponsoring this blog post! Thanks so much to you my readers for supporting the brands who support Jessica in the Kitchen! All texts and opinions are my own. I’ve been making this chili for my family from before I even went vegan, and that in and of itself is a testament to how delicious (and requested!) it is! Time and time again, after a single spoonful when it’s done, I hear a satisfying “ahh”....

I’ve made many vegan ice cream recipes over the years—even chocolate avocado ice cream! Yet somehow, I never made my favourite flavour: vanilla bean. Yes friends, I’m that girl who loves vanilla ice cream. In a world with thousands of ice cream flavours, my top choice is vanilla bean. Something about that classic flavour gets me every time—especially when it’s this vegan ice cream, which has the most fabulously rich cashew and coconut base....

Today, I’d like to share my “Pasticho Venezolano” recipe. What is Pasticho? Pasticho is the Venezuelan version of Lasagna. It is very creamy since it has bechamel sauce. YUM. This is a very popular dish back home. Each family has its own recipe – which is guarded jealously. In my opinion, the secret of good or Pasticho is the meat sauce. Pasticho is a family favorite, hands down! I remember how preparing Pasticho was a lot of work....

Witch Hat Cookies whip up in minutes, and are a perfect Halloween party activity! Kids will also enjoy Gummy Worm Jell-O Cups and Boo-nilla Ghost Milkshakes! Made in minutes! Now this is easy peasy! Witch Hat Cookies are quite possibly the easiest cookie recipe I have ever made. No busting out the stand mixer, no scooping cookie dough, no heating up the oven and baking batches, no cooling on a wire rack....

For more delicious Christmas treats we love to make for Christmas are: Christmas Cupcakes, Gingerbread Cupcakes and Pistachio Cake. We Love a Yule Log! The French Bûche de Noël is definitely one of the more unique, beautiful, and slightly intimidating Christmas desserts out there. However, it’s actually much easier to make than I thought. This yule log recipe has A LOT of steps and takes quite a long time to put together, but each of the steps is pretty easy and straightforward....

It’s time to make dinner again. What are you going to eat? I know those days where you have lots of time and can slowly make a meal and truly enjoy the process. I also know those days where you’re already starving, and/or you’re low on time. These are the dishes to save you! These are 18 of my favourite vegan dinners that are done in under an hour. And when I say under an hour, I really mean it, by anyone’s clock....

What’s not to love?! I can’t say I’ve ever met a person who doesn’t enjoy brownies. How can you resist hot and fudgy brownies fresh out of the oven with a scoop of Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream on top? You can’t. It’s impossible. It’s the perfect dessert and this list has all of our favorites! For brownie tips & tricks, scroll to the bottom of this post! Best Brownie Recipes Whether you like that white or dark chocolate flavor, these brownie favorites offer a range of flavors to satisfy all taste cravings!...

More Easter Collections: Easter Brunch Ideas, Easter Appetizers, Easter Dinner Ideas, Easter Desserts Easter Side Dishes to Love! Ham and lamb is a staple at an Easter feast, but you also can’t have the meal without some delicious side dishes. Today, we are rounding up all of our favorite Easter side dishes that would be perfect for your Easter meal. Why we love them: So many options. From rolls to veggies to salads, there are so many options to choose from....

Prep Time : 15 mins Potatoes -3 medium sized potatoes or 1/4 kg Fresh fenugreek leaves/methi -1 cup tightly packed Onion – 1 Tomato -1 Ginger -1 inch piece finely chopped Oil – 2 tbsp for sauteing potatoes Salt needed Spice powder Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp Cumin Powder -1 tsp Coriander powder -2 tsp Chilli powder -1 tsp (I used homemade which will not be hot) For the seasoning Oil -1 tbsp Cumin seeds/jeera -1 tsp...

Cream Cheese Wontons, Moo Goo Gai Pan, and Fried Rice are great additions to round out this feast! Or just serve this tasty Asian honey garlic chicken on a bed of rice for a great meal on it’s own! Chinese Garlic Chicken We love Asian food, so this Honey Garlic Chicken earned a big thumbs up from us. Typically, we make chicken dinners using chicken breasts, but I highly recommend using chicken thighs!...

You’re going to want to drink this barbecue sauce. It’s a little tangy, a little sweet, and goes deliciously on top of these pork chops. If BBQ isn’t your style, you may want to try Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops or even Italian Pork Chops. All are delicious! Juicy Baked BBQ Chops Sometimes life gets crazy. Getting us through the chaos are easy dinner recipes that cater to weeknights. I’m talking simple meals that are still really, really yummy....

Prep Time : 10 mins Wheat Bran – 3/4 cup Milk – 1/2 cup room temperature Unsweetened apple sauce – 1/4 cup Egg – 1 small Brown sugar or powdered jaggery – 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp Vanilla extract – 1/2 tsp Whole Wheat flour – 1/2 cup Baking soda – 1/2 tsp Baking powder – 1/2 tsp Salt – 1/4 tsp Blueberries – 1/2 cup Method Don’t forget to hit the +1, Share button, Tweet button, Pin it button, if you like the post....

Ingredients needed Bengal Gram flour/Besan -1 cup (kadalai mavu)Ghee/clarified butter -2 tspOil for deep frying boondisSalt and chilli powder to taste Method Take besan/chick pea flour in a bowl, add 2 tsp ghee, needed salt and chilli powder. First add little water and mix it well without lumps.Then add more water little by little and make a slightly thin batter.The batter should neither be very thin nor thick.The consistency should be that of dosa batter....

What’s Not to Love?! Boston cream pie is an easy-to-make dessert that combines the best of a cream pie and cake. It was invented at Boston’s Omni Parker House Hotel in 1856 and has since become the official state dessert of Massachusetts. We have always loved Boston Cream donuts and love the chocolate and custard combo. This classic cake is filled with homemade custard and topped with chocolate ganache that is to die for!...

Crescent rolls come in handy for quick and easy breakfast recipes, especially in this impressive crescent ring! We also use them to make crescent breakfast pies and breakfast egg cups. Simple and Delicious We go through a lot of effort to find the best recipes and ideas to share on this site. Some are totally made up from my head and others are inspired by other recipes we have had over the years or have seen in magazines and old cookbooks....

Prep Time : 15 mins Ingredients for Masala Coriander seeds-2 tbsp Bengal gram/Channa dal/kadali paruppu -2 tbsp Red chillies-8 Cumin seeds/Jeera-1/2 tsp Whole Black Pepper-1/2 tsp For the seasoning Oil – 3 tbsp Mustard -1/2 tsp Curry leaves -little Preparation Method Organic brinjals get cooked faster than the regular ones. Read More

A Festive Favorite! We LOVE to be in the kitchen spending time together, especially during the holidays (and ESPECIALLY at Christmas time. We love transforming treats into something festive – like with our Brownie Christmas Trees!! Starting with an easy brownie mix makes them a breeze. Then simply cut the brownies into triangles and get decorating – our favorite part!! We love making these for cookie plates or parties along with other festive goodies like Peppermint Meltaways, Christmas Cookies, and Christmas Sugar Cookies....

We love our classic Homemade Biscuits, but this buttermilk biscuits recipe is JUST as tasty and requires fewer ingredients! If you’re short on ingredients, try our 5 Ingredient Homemade Bread or our No Knead Bread. Just 4 Ingredient Biscuits! There are few things better than a warm homemade biscuit straight out of the oven! It’s especially tasty when slathered in butter and a little bit of jam and served with a side of Bacon....